Brent Council - Social Worker - Assessment

Posted 19 March 2026
Salary Up to £37.52 per hour
LocationBrent
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceLORNA_1773921172

Job description

1. Provide a high-quality social work service for children and families in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies and procedures.


2. Provide high quality child and family assessments in relation to children in need, those who require protection or those who are 'looked after' by the local authority.

3.To prepare reports under supervision of practice assessors and/or qualified social workers to courts to attend court hearings when necessary.

4.To hold a maximum caseload of 20 cases. To provide effective case plans for all children on your caseload and amend these when necessary. To regularly monitor and review the progress of young people.

5.Keep up to date and accurate records using the appropriate information technology.

6.Produce high quality written and verbal reports to a range of professional and legal forums.

7.Make professional decisions which comply with departmental policies and procedures and contribute to the priorities framework.

8.Participate in supervision, team meetings.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.